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Testifying to the Light that Gives Joy by Lamp upon Our Feet on Dec 9, 20113rd Sunday of Advent Dec. 11, 2011 (Jn 1:6-8, 19-28)A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light.And this is the test...

A Season of Joy! by Faith of a Centurion on Dec 12, 201012 December 2010: 3rd Sunday of AdventIsaiah 35: 1-10; Psalm 146; James 5: 7-10; Matthew 11: 2-11John the Baptist lives in the desert that is dry and covered with brushwood. This image is often used to describe Christianity. There is a type of Christ...

What Did You Go Out to See? by Lamp upon Our Feet on Dec 12, 20103rd Sunday of Advent Dec. 12, 2010 (Mt 11:2-11)When John heard in prison of the works of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to him with this question, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?" Jesus said to them in reply, "Go a...

Echoing the Joyful News by Lamp upon Our Feet on Dec 13, 20093rd Sunday of Advent Dec. 13, 2009 (Lk 3:10-18)The crowds asked John the Baptist, "What should we do?"He said to them in reply, "Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise."Even tax colle...

Christmas Light: Rejoicing for the Right Reason by Lamp upon Our Feet on Dec 14, 2008Third Sunday of Advent Dec. 14, 2008 (Jn 1:6-8, 19-28)A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light.And this is the te...